The course offers a comprehensive learning experience for international and domestic students aiming to build a successful career in Finland. Participants will learn how to navigate Finnish working culture, develop career strategies, and expand their professional network.
By the end, participants gain hands-on experience, industry connections, and tools to succeed in the Finnish job market.
Remember to make sure with your University of Applied Sciences that the course can be included in your degree.
This is a unique 3AMK collaboration course, coordinated by Haaga-Helia UAS.
Key words
event management, employment, Finnish working life, career strategies, expanding networks
Enrollment, This course is open for all
Enroll for this course on Peppi/Pakki/OMA. You can find the course with its name or code SER002AS0AE
Enroll for this course via this link.
Course details
Enrollment period: May 4 – September 25, 2026
Schedule: August 31 – December 7, 2026 on Monday & Wednesday (exact time TBA)
- Kick-off: August 31
- Event Day December 3
- The exact dates and times for the group work, contact lessons and the meetings with the commissioner will be informed later
Study material: Teacher’s material on Moodle
Language of the course: English
Target group: The course is mainly targeted to international UAS degree students, but domestic students are also welcome to ensure diversity. This course is recommended for second- or third-year students or those with relevant experience in the field.
Learning platform: Haaga-Helia’s Moodle, log in with Haaga-Helia user ID | If you do not have active Haaga-Helia user ID, you will receive it after the enrollment period.
Course content
- This course combines online learning with in-person collaboration to give students practical experience in event planning and networking.
- Students learn Finnish working culture, career development strategies, and build professional networks.
- Key topics include:
- event design
- project management
- teamwork
- marketing
- stakeholder engagement
- intercultural communication
- Combining theory and practice through modules such as
- Event Design & Concept Development, where students create engaging event concepts and design impactful experiences
- Project Management, applying essential tools to organize and execute professional events
Teacher
Ana Dimkar & Vejay Nair (Haaga-Helia), Esa Hukkanen (Laurea) & Anu Luoma (Metropolia)